Ritchie named to environmental sustainability list

The New York League of Conservation Voters on Tuesday named state Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie a 2013 Eco-Star.

The award honors elected leaders who present legislations to address environmental and energy challenges.

Ms. Ritchie was honored for sponsoring the Food Metrics Bill, which will strengthen the states local food economy by requiring state agencies to establish a food-procurement tracking system, the group said in a news release.

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